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UNIQUE LUXURY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH FULL HEIGHT VAULTED CEILINGDATE
SMARTROOF , A LEADING PROVIDER OF OFFSITE MANUFACTURED MODULAR ‘ ROOM IN ROOF ’ SYSTEMS , HAS COMPLETED ITS LARGEST AND MOST COMPLEX SINGLE HOUSE PROJECT TO DATE .
Located in a picturesque Northamptonshire parkland setting , this arts and crafts styled home presented unique engineering challenges that showcased Smartroof ’ s design expertise and manufacturing capabilities .
The project for developer Clayson Country Homes was designed by architects LMR Designs and included several architectural features and logistical site issues that complicated the roofing requirements from the start . This included complex design requirements , limited site access , and proximity to an airfield requiring pre-approved crane use .
Smartroof ’ s solution centred on the collaborative effort between its design team , the architect and developer , and structural engineer Simply Structural Engineering .
A distinctive feature was the integration of multiple working chimneys into the roofing system , which , along with custom designed steel beams ( designed by Smartroof ) supporting the roof cassettes , added complexity to the manufacturing and installation of this hybrid roofing system .
Each roof section and cassette were unique , requiring precision in manufacturing , transport , and synchronised installation . The intricate design involved multiple levels , styles and stages incorporated in the build .
The vaulted ceilings , which included a dramatic full height vaulted ceiling reaching 4.8 metres in height , necessitated roofing sections with in-lay valleys and hidden box gutters .
Throughout the project , close collaboration between Smartroof , the developer , and site engineers was crucial . Regular meetings and site visits were conducted to verify measurements , discuss emerging challenges , and refine solutions . This ongoing communication and flexible approach to design and manufacturing allowed Smartroof to adapt to any unforeseen issues and keep this ambitious project on track .
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